A 1991 Buick Riviera still asks 35% of what a 1998 one does — that's how much value it holds after 7 years. Among 14 sedans we price, that ranks #14, below the 129% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−87.7%). Calculated from 15 listings.
Buick Riviera value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | $1,800 | $7,500 | 5 | |
| 1997 | $4,795 | $10,995 | 4 | |
| 1991 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 3 | |
| 1990 | $2,500 | $6,000 | 3 |
How the Buick Riviera depreciates
The newest Buick Riviera has a median asking price of $3,900; a 8-year-older one runs about $3,500 — roughly 10% lost over 8 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Buick Riviera hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 7 years the Toyota Camry keeps 128%, the Honda Accord 93% and the Lexus LS 45%, against 35% for the Riviera. The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Lexus LS hold value better than the Riviera.
The Buick Riviera market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 1998 Buick Riviera: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,800, selling private-party nets about $3,900, and a lot asks near $7,500 — a $5,700 spread on the same car.
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Buick Riviera value FAQ
How much is a Buick Riviera worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,350 to $10,995 across 4 model years. A 1998 is worth about $3,900, the median of 5 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Buick Riviera's value?
Among Rivieras from the last eight model years, those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask a median $2,600, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $1,900.
Does the Riviera hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 7 years the Riviera keeps 35% of its value and the Toyota Camry 128%, by the median asking prices of the 1998 and 1991 model years.
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